KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jill Pratte, ATC, of Central Methodist is the recipient of the NAIA-ATA Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. Recipients of this award have distinguished themselves as a model of the athletic training profession in both personal conduct and in professional allied health service to student-athletes. The recipient is chosen annually by the NAIA-Athletic Trainers Association (ATA).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 2012 Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Tennis All-Conference teams were announced after being selected by the conference coaches.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The postseason awards were named last week as the 2012 Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Tennis All-Conference teams were selected by the league's coaches.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Heart of America Athletic Conference regular season and tournament champion Central Methodist was placed into Pool F when the pairings were announced for the 32nd Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. The tournament is scheduled for May 17-23 at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex in Gulf Shores, Ala. Tournament Bracket

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Regular season co-champion Avila headed up the Heart of America Athletic Conference Baseball Golden Glove Team with three of the nine spots on the team.